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The Old Lookout

Cromer is a classic Norfolk seaside town situated on a cliff-top overlooking fine sandy beaches. It has a traditional Victorian pier with a lifeboat station and Pavilion Theatre which still stages end of pier shows.

From the pier you can enjoy spectacular sunrises and sunsets over the sea. The late Victorians developed Cromer into a significant resort. The church dominates the town and has the highest tower in Norfolk. The streets and alleys are crammed with shops, pubs and restaurants.

As ever Cromer is famous for its crabs with fishing boats launched from the beach tending to hundreds of crab pots. Cromer also contains a number of museums including the RNLI Henry Blogg Museum and the Cromer Museum.

From the top of the gangway there is a spectacular cliff top walk to Overstrand passing close by the Lighthouse and beside the famous golf course. The Royal Cromer 18 hole golf course welcomes non-members. The Cromer carnival is held every summer and is a great event for all.

Cromer’s railway station is just a few minutes away with links to Sheringham, Wroxham, and Norwich and beyond. Cromer is ideally situated for pastimes and sports including: surfing; fishing; photography; art; bird watching; horse-riding; golf and of course crab fishing from the pier.